A smaller cousin of the seer fish, common close to the coast in winter. Sold as "kingfish" in many markets. It is also known as கிங்ஃபிஷ் and किंगफिश. Scientific name: Scomberomorus guttatus.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh, mild flavour, less oily than larger seer fish. Prized for its delicate taste and fine texture.
Central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet. Small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed carefully.
In our species guide, the main season for King mackerel is October to March.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Digha, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
Annual sea fishing bans: East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul). Fewer boats land fresh sea fish during these weeks.
Tamil: கிங்ஃபிஷ், Hindi: किंगफिश.
In our species guide, the main season for King mackerel is October to March. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Digha, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
Firm white flesh, mild flavour, less oily than larger seer fish. Prized for its delicate taste and fine texture. Central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet. Small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed carefully.
Popular dishes include Kingfish fry (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), Ayala / Neymeen curry (Kerala), Kingfish tikka (Coastal India) and Seer fish gravy (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Mechanised and motorised boats stop fishing at sea during the annual bans (East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul)), so less fresh sea fish is landed in those weeks. Check the Fish Market for live lots.
King mackerel fishing guide: bait, season and spots
